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Easy 8-ingredient Paleo & Whole30 Chili, Stovetop Chili

This Paleo and Whole30 Chili uses eight simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It’s healthy, easy to make and a hit with the kids too!

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I was on the way home from work Friday night. It had been a long week. We’d washed about 40 cars for Employee Appreciation Day at work and I was sweaty, dirty, exhausted and grumpy.

I had just picked up the Littles from daycare when my husband text me, “Pick up a pizza?” The temptation was strong to give in and take home a cheap pizza. I could feed everyone, put my feet up and get a little rest.

But I couldn’t do it. There had to be something I could make that was quick and easy with minimal cleanup but also healthy, Whole30-compliant and kid-friendly. Thank goodness for this Paleo & Whole30 Chili! I had food on the table and my tired feet propped up by the fire in no time.

You’re going to love this Paleo & Whole30 Chili recipe because it requires just a few ingredients and minimal prep work. The fire-roasted tomatoes really make this recipe. They give it a great depth of flavor with little work for you.

The great thing about chili is that you can get really creative using what you have on hand. Have some mushrooms in your fridge? Throw ’em in. Bell peppers, grated carrots, they’re all game.

If you have fresh garlic, use it! A garlic press will make quick work of it. It’s so easy to load this Paleo and Whole30 Chili up with a bunch of veggies or keep it simple if you’re in a pinch.

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what foods are Whole30-compliant and why some aren’t. I’m so happy to help, but I would definitely recommend reading the Whole30 books if you haven’t already. Knowledge really is power, especially when you’re just trying to make it through the work day and that 3pm chocolate bar craving hits. You’ll know why you’re feeling the way you are and what you can do to squash it.

If you’re like me, a busy working mom with too much to do to sit down and stop everything to read a book, you should definitely check out Amazon’s Audible program. That’s how I found time to read It Starts With Food, by having it read to me. I love, love Audible. I just recently purchased Food Freedom Forever with one of my monthly credits, and it’s another winner so far. I listen to it in the car to and from work and also while I’m cooking and doing chores.

Comments

Our kids ate it with no complaints. If you’re concerned, I would definitely recommend starting out with 1 tablespoon of chili powder and then adding more throughout the cooking process if you’d like. It will get spicier as it cooks. And if you’re using a fresh bottle, it will be a lot more pungent than one that’s been open a month or more.

I would recommend reading the official Whole30 book if you haven’t already: http://amzn.to/2njrsNf. Homemade broth is always best, so you can control what goes into it. If that’s not an option, here’s an organic, free-range, low sodium option: http://amzn.to/2noNB9B.

Thank you for the recipe! I have a picky husband and picky son….. I modified a bit to use up some roast beef. I used one pound of grass fed organic ground beef and one pound of small cubed left over grass fed roast beef. I also added a few fresh tomatoes, garlic, and diced mushrooms. Topped with sliced avocado. It was a hit!

Love this recipe! I am not a fan of cooking in general and anything that sticks to a handful of ingredients but is enjoyed by my foodie husband is a win win. I usually serve over a sweet potato nights i know we’re working out in the morning for some extra carbs.
Have you ever made with chicken instead of beef?